Botswana Agate
Botswana Agate is a gemstone. It has a Mohs hardness of 6.5 - 7 and waxy to glassy luster.
Botswana Agate properties
| Type | Gemstone |
|---|---|
| Mohs hardness | 6.5 - 7 |
| Luster | Waxy to Glassy |
| Typical colors | Gray, blue, pink, banded patterns |
| Formation | Formed from volcanic ash deposits that later underwent silicification |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 6.5–7 — hard
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